RFK Jr. Addresses Nation in Arizona
- RFK Jr. endorses Trump at Arizona rally.
- Former president promises to release JFK records.
- Political alliance forms as RFK Jr. joins Trump onstage.
Former President Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign efforts by reviving the "Comrade Kamala" nickname aimed at Vice President Kamala Harris, as he seeks to draw parallels between her and the Red Scare era. At a recent rally in Phoenix, Trump was joined by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who suspended his independent presidential campaign to endorse Trump, criticizing Democrats and alleging a media conspiracy to promote Harris. Trump's campaign has reportedly spent $28 million at his own businesses across his three presidential runs. The endorsement from Kennedy marks a significant shift in their previously contentious relationship. Trump has previously labeled Kennedy with derogatory terms, while Kennedy has criticized Trump's foreign policy as detrimental to democracy. However, at the Phoenix event, Kennedy expressed a desire to collaborate on issues such as food safety and public health, indicating a newfound alliance. He also announced plans to withdraw his name from ballots in key battleground states to avoid splitting the vote. Supporters of Kennedy in Arizona are now rallying behind Trump, with some expressing their trust in Kennedy's endorsement as a reason to support the former president. Bruce Brimacombe, a Scottsdale resident, stated that his vote for Trump is influenced by Kennedy's involvement, emphasizing a belief in Kennedy's potential impact on the campaign. As the political landscape shifts, Trump's campaign continues to leverage high-profile endorsements and controversial rhetoric to galvanize support ahead of the upcoming election.